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RAPstation.com ALBUM REVIEW: Devin The Dude "Seriously Trippin" (Released on May 22nd 2012 vinyl/CD & digital download) "Seriously Trippin" is not just the title from the Houston, TX rapper Devin The Dude's latest EP, it is also a clear description of how you will feel as you listen to this "smoke-filled" classic! (Available on iTunes and at Hip Hop Record dealers all over the country) It should be no surprise to all those whom are familiar with Devin's works, (ranging from The Odd Squad, Facemob with Scarface, and his Rap-A-Lot Records days, up to his work in later years with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Nas, to name a few) that this release would cater to those fans in search of mind altering beats and smooth, laid back rhymes with a taste of comedy as well. This 6 track EP shows a

Connecticut emcees, Illus and Apathy join forces to create a true-school hip hop anthem that combines hard-hitting, boom-bap production (by Apathy) with their signature lyrical fire that illustrates their love, passion, and dedication for the art and culture as well as their gift and ability to write powerful songs with substance, heart and soul. The legendary DJ Johnny Juice from Public Enemy lays down the scratches making it very clear that these talented emcees will be here "Forever". Play this loud!   The track was written and performed by ILLUS @AdamWallenta and APATHY @ApathyDGZ, produced and mixed by APATHY and "Forever" features scratches by and is co-produced by DJ JOHNNY JUICE @johnnyjuice.   Check out the video for Illus featuring Apathy "Forever" http://www.youtube.co

Brooklyn, New York's House of Art Gallery is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with NU Hotel Brooklyn, the borough's greenest and most artist-friendly hotel. In celebration of the partnership, House of Art Gallery and Nu Hotel welcome world-renowned artist Justin BUA on Saturday, June 9, for an inaugural series of art events at the hotel. 2-4pm - Children's art workshop led by BUA 5pm - Justin BUA live visual presentation and art exhibition, plus The Legends of Hip Hop book-signing. 6-9pm - Cocktail reception This event is open to the public, RSVP required: rsvp_events@hoagallery.com 347-663-8195 or visit www.hoagallery.com The NU Hotel is located at 85 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

G.Huff and Vice Souletric have quickly become two of the most respected new Hip-Hop artists to come out the Midwest. The Ohio MC/Producer duo made waves in 2011 with their debut album, Where Do We Go From Here?, which featured a who's who of talent such as Guilty Simpson, REKS, Termanology, and more. In addition, Vice will have production on upcoming albums from Scarface, Reek Da Villian and others in 2012. As a duo G.Huff and Vice are now set to follow up with a new EP, Are We There Yet?, a carefully crafted masterpiece packed with lyricism, soul, and energy. It’s a recipe the duo knows how to cook up so well! Not only do Huff and Vice receive the co-signs of hip hop legends Pete Rock and Scarface (who grace the intro of "Tears In A Bucket"), they create their own lane with an origin

RAPstation.com ALBUM REVIEW: Big Remo "Sleepwalkers" (released on 5/29/2012 Jamla Records) "Sleepwalkers" is the latest album released from the Raleigh, NC native and underground rap extraordinaire Big Remo, protégé of acclaimed producer and DJ, 9th Wonder. With this, his third release on the Jamla Records label (the brain child of 9th Wonder), "Sleepwalkers" features an array of mood filled beats, picture painting rhymes, and a great lineup of special guests, including the hip hop gods Sadat X of Brand Nubian and Bun B of UGK, as well as other great artists like Halo, Rapsody & 9th Wonder himself. The beats throughout the whole album are stellar. 9th Wonder, The Soul Council, and The Sleepwalkers provide intoxicating and classic sounding cuts that make you want to cruise the

Scheduled for release on June 5th, "Total Breakdown: Hidden Transmissions From The MPC Era, 1992-1996" is a major new archival release exposing Shadow's early production on the Akai MPC. Included among the highlights are instrumental tracks from an aborted 1994 EP planned with The Gift Of Gab, which includes the original demo of what would eventually become "Six Days." The new collection of "MPC Era" tracks follows on from the much-loved "4-Track Era" releases from 2008 and 2009, and establishes a pattern which should be familiar to Shadow fans. "I like to follow up new material (such as the recent 'The Less You Know, The Better' LP) with a tastefully-done archival project," Shadow explains. "As long as the old stuff is given a context and doesn't overshadow the new, I think it's a h